What was an effect of the Magna Carta in England?

It limited the power of the king

How did the Great Awakening in the 1700s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?

It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality

The Middle Passage refers to

the ocean crossing of the slaves

What were the expectations of English colonists in America?

They expected the same rights as English citizens

Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?

Magna Carta, Parliament, Eng.Bill of Rights, Great Awakening

Which event became known as the Glorious Revolution

King was overthrown & parliament kept lawmaking powers

Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?

Spelled out what was due to colonists as English citizens

How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?

Laws were made by representatives of the citizens

Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms

The hardest part of life on a farm was clearing the land

Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?

It expanded throughout the colonies

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1
What was an effect of the Magna Carta in England?
It established a democratic government
It allowed Parliament to impose taxes
It limited the power of the king
It established a Bill of Rights for the citizens
2
What was a main goal of education for students in the New England colonies?
to be prepared to attend college
to be able to read the Bible
to become political leaders
to become wealthy landowners
3
Which of these colonies is most likely pictured in this illustration of a city?
Georgia
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
4
What did colonial public schools use the New England Primer for?
to teach reading and writing
to attract new teachers to schools
to convince adults to get an education
to prepare students for paying taxes
5
Which belief spurred (started) the Great Awakening?
Success comes from making money
People have lost their faith
Women were not as educated as men
Farm life is better than city life
6
How did the Great Awakening in the 1700s prepare the colonists for the American Revolution?
It encouraged the ideals of liberty and equality
It established an army
It created anti-colonial sentiment (feelings)
It required colonists to pay heavy taxes
7
Which right did the English Bill of Rights provide?
to choose the kind of school children would attend
to choose punishments for crimes
to petition the king
To determine national holidays
8
The Middle Passage refers to
a system of trade between the colonies
the route taken to reach New York
a step in climbing the social ladder
the ocean crossing of the slaves
9
What were the expectations of English colonists in America?
They expected the same rights as English citizens
They expected to be able to choose the leader of parliament
They expected to give up their English citizenship
They expected to be governed by the English King
10
Which of these shows the chronological order of the founding of these concepts?
English Bill of Rights, Parliament, Magna Carta
Magna Carta, Great Awakening, Eng.Bill of Rights, Parliament
Magna Carta, Parliament, Eng.Bill of Rights, Great Awakening
Parliament, Eng.Bill of Rights, Magna Carta, Great Awakening
11
What slowed the growth of public education in the Middle Colonies?
discipline problems
lack of materials
little interest in education
religious differences
12
Which event became known as the Glorious Revolution
King was overthrown & parliament kept lawmaking powers
Slaves rebelled and escaped to freedom
Parliament was formed with the cooperation of the king
African leaders ended slave trade with Europeans
13
Why was the English Bill of Rights important to the colonists?
Spelled out what was due to colonists as English citizens
Gave colonists the ability to choose members of Parliament
It defined crimes and punishments
It ended the king's power to appoint colonial governors
14
How did the establishment of Parliament strengthen the rights of English citizens?
Laws were made by representatives of the citizens
Citizens determined whether laws would be passed
Citizens were able to choose the monarch
the king was denied power over the citizens
15
Which of these statements is true about life on colonial farms
Farms were usually very close to shops
Most farms were noisy and smelly
Colonial farmers used very advanced tools
The hardest part of life on a farm was clearing the land
16
Which of these is true about slavery in the colonies?
It was limited to the Southern colonies
It expanded throughout the colonies
Laws were written to abolish slavery
Northern slaves were freed and returned to Africa
17
Which of the following DOES NOT describe a colonial city?
farmland
busy and noisy
buildings that are close together
high population of people
18
How many of the thirteen colonies were English?
13
10
none of them
12
19
Which of these English traditions was adopted in the 13 colonies?
self-government
Parliament
monarchy
political parties
20
Most farms in the colonies were
plantations
city farms
small farms
indentured farms

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